23 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR, jointly with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UNESCO, and Majmaah University, will host a Solutions Session at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) titled “Empowering Social Development through Higher Education Efforts: Scalable Leadership Solutions from LEAP‑FAST (Leaders in Higher Education Alliance and Programme - For Accelerating Sustainability Transformations).” The event will take place on 6 November 2025 from 15:00 to 16:15 Doha time in Room 3 of the Summit venue.

23 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is proud to announce the 2025 intake for the Dual Doctorate Programme and Dual Master’s Programme, both in Business Administration and AI Engineering. The programmes were launched in 2024 in collaboration with aSSIST University and SDG Management School. They offer a unique opportunity for professionals to advance their expertise and leadership in business and technology, equipping them with the skills necessary to thrive in an era of rapid digital and economic transformation. Prospective candidates may apply through the SDG Management School application portal.

20 October 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – Teri Elbon serves as an Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Marshall Islands, where she oversees multilateral affairs and coordinates the RMI’s participation in international engagements. In 2024, she joined the UNITAR Hiroshima Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Training Programme to strengthen her capacity as a diplomat and ensure the Marshall Islands’ voice is heard in global efforts to advance nuclear disarmament and promote lasting peace.

17 October 2025, Merida, Mexico – As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Merida (CIFAL Merida), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, in coordination with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), hosted a workshop entitled “Education for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer”. The initiative aimed to encourage self-examination and promote timely health care among airport employees and service providers.

16 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - In light of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, the United Nations Secretary-General has issued a message highlighting the vital role of climate education in tackling the climate crisis.

16 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR’s Division for Multilateral Diplomacy is partnering with the Dubai Police to launch a new series of capacity-building programmes. The first training, taking place from 21 to 23 October in Dubai, focuses on Human Rights in Policing and marks an important milestone in the collaboration.

The three-day training aims to strengthen and expand existing human rights practices within the Force’s operations, ensuring that principles of dignity, fairness, and accountability are embedded in everyday policing. Through interactive sessions and case studies, participants will explore how a rights-based approach enhances professionalism, public trust, and effectiveness in maintaining security.

This initiative sets the foundation for a long-term collaboration between UNITAR and the Dubai Police, reinforcing the UAE’s continued commitment to international standards of excellence in law enforcement.

15 October 2025, Beirut, Lebanon - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Lebanon (CIFAL Lebanon), an affiliated training centre of UNITAR, is pleased to present a workshop titled “Strengthening Project Impact through Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)” on 26-28 November 2025.

New York, USA, 7-8 October 2025 - UNITAR joined forces with the Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum 2025, hosted with the support of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services and in collaboration with Together for Safer Roads. The Forum brought together leading stakeholders from public and private fleets, innovative safety technology companies, policy experts, and road safety advocates, as well as federal, state, and city agencies, non-profits, and universities, for the common goal of advancing road safety.

In 2024, CIFAL Płock achieved a major milestone with the launch of the Autosobriety Poland platform, a digital hub dedicated at promoting responsible driving behaviours and preventing alcohol-related road incidents. This platform provides a range of interactive resources, including educational materials, online training modules, and awareness campaigns designed to engage diverse audiences, from young drivers to professionals. By leveraging technology, the platform makes the programme more accessible and scalable, allowing more people across Poland to participate in road safety training. The platform also facilitates partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations, ensuring that road safety education is integrated into daily practices.

14 October 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - Ms Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Executive Director of UNITAR and UN Assistant Secretary-General, has built a distinguished career in sustainable development and international cooperation, guided by a deep commitment to people, equality, justice, and peace. In the fourth episode of the Learning with Leaders podcast, listeners are invited to meet UNITAR’s Executive Director and hear her reflections on the journey that has shaped her leadership.